This is the blog for bird sightings and related news in the Calderdale area. It is generally updated daily. Any non-member wishing to report and post sightings should send them to info(at)calderdalebirds(dot)co(dot)uk

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Swales Moor

Late morning no sign of any visible migration but the Linnet flock seems to be increasing with 80+ now but they are very mobile. I'm hoping they stay all winter and maybe attract some Twite. !
Also a good flock of 30+ Goldfinch
2 Skylarks on the top along with a few Meadow Pipits
3 Sparrowhawks
2 Kestrels
2 very distant Common Buzzards drifting high >SW
1 LBB Gull
Plenty Swallows and a few House Martins around

Ovenden from Swales

Illingworth from Swales

Lee Mount
2 Swifts through >SE as well this morning along with c20 House Martins